Used Fiat 500 cars for sale

Owners typically fall for the 500’s chic styling first, and then love their cars for their perky driving dynamics, affordable running costs and the compact size that makes parking a piece of cake.

A mild-hybrid petrol engine was introduced in 2020, and this offers the best fuel consumption of any 500 engine. Now, there’s also an electric Fiat 500, a new-generation car that looks similarly stylish but adds a zippy, zero-emission powertrain. It’s the perfect city car!

Fiat 500 buying guide

About the Fiat 500

Owners typically fall for the 500’s chic styling first, and then love their cars for their perky driving dynamics, affordable running costs and the compact size that makes parking a piece of cake. Fiat has tweaked the recipe since the car's debut, with new engines, updated styling and more in-car technology.

A new 1.0-litre mild-hybrid engine was introduced in 2020, with a little more power than the older 1.2 and better fuel consumption. There’s now an electric Fiat 500, too – a ground-up reworking of this dinky hatch that looks similarly stylish but adds a zippy, zero-emission powertrain – the perfect city car!

What versions of the Fiat 500 are there?

You'll find the standard three-door, four-seat 500 hatchback, as well as the 500C convertible, which adds a canvas roll-back roof. There's sporty versions, too – the hot Abarth 595 and even hotter Abarth 695. And there's also a new-generation 500 model that's only available as an EV.

The 500 line-up has been tweaked throughout its life, and special editions have appeared for limited periods, so if in doubt, remember every Motorpoint advert lists the spec highlights.

Fiat 500 models sold up to 2021 are available in Pop, Lounge, Sport, Star, Rockstar and the limited-edition Dolcevita trim levels. For 2021-on cars, the lineup was re-jigged to Pop, Connect, Dolcevita, Dolcevita Plus, Hey Google, Sport and Red.

The 500 Electric gets its own trim levels – Action, Red, Icon and La Prima.

What features does the Fiat 500 have?

There aren’t many cars with an interior as characterful as the Fiat 500’s. On petrol versions, you get a big slab of glossy body-coloured plastic that stops it from feeling drab. The gear lever is mounted high, with the benefit that it’s closer to your reach and it frees up space for cupholders underneath. You’ll notice that the rev counter is inside the speedometer, with both needles eagerly chasing each other as you drive about.

Fiat’s Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system is fitted on all but the entry-level version of recent petrol 500s. It has smartphone connectivity for telephony, audio playback and navigation, which makes a 500 feel much more up-to-date than one without it. The touchscreen is pretty easy to use but it can be slow to respond and sometimes needs a firm prod.

In comparison, the interior in the electric Fiat 500 feels more upmarket. Premium fabric dashboard inserts replace the colourful plastic, and the buttons all feel a bit more solid as well. There are more storage areas and it feels more spacious without a gear lever and lower centre console. It’s not without its quirks, mind – the door handles have been replaced by buttons, but there are still physical door handles hidden lower down in the door pockets.

Fiat 500 engine range explained

(Most popular!) Fiat 500 1.0 Mild Hybrid petrol

If you’re looking at the petrol 500, the pick of the range is the 1.0-litre mild hybrid. The 70hp engine feels nippy enough around town – just don’t expect to win many drag races – and, more importantly, uses much less fuel than the older 1.2 engine. Fiat suggests that up to 60mpg is possible in the right conditions.

Fiat 500 1.2 petrol

Fiat’s 69hp 1.2-litre petrol engine feels like it’s been around since the world was in black and white. It was the main engine choice when the Fiat 500 launched in 2007, and was still going strong 12 years later. It’s not quite as frugal as the mild hybrid and feels wheezy, but it does have its plus points. As it’s fitted in older 500s, you’ll pay less than for an equivalently specified mild hybrid, and insurance is cheap.

Abarth 595 1.4 T-Jet petrol

If you want the most exciting, most raucous Fiat 500, you need to check out the used Abarth 595 models we have for sale. These have a powerful 1.4-litre turbocharged engine and get go-faster bits like better brakes and a sports exhaust.

Fiat 500 24kWh electric

The entry-level Fiat 500 EV has a 24kWh battery for a quoted 118-mile range. If you’re only planning to use the car around town or as your family’s second car, then this battery size will suffice. You get 93hp, a little less than the bigger-battery version mentioned below, but the smaller battery weighs much less. This electric 500 is a lot quicker than the petrol ones.

Fiat 500 42kWh electric

Most electric Fiat 500s come with a 42kWh battery and a 199-mile range, so it’s more versatile and won’t give you any range anxiety when you set off on a long journey. The 500 EV offers lively acceleration in town, or you can stick it in Sherpa mode to preserve range. Need to fast-charge on the motorway? You can recharge to 80% in just over half an hour.

Is the Fiat 500 a good car?

If you don’t usually carry many passengers and want something stylish, the Fiat 500 is a really good choice. It's cheap to buy, cheap to run and a happy driving experience. Plus, it avoids the pitfall many other cheap city cars fall into – having a gloomy, plasticky interior – by fitting plenty of bright colours and neat seat upholstery to the cabin. Check out our full in-depth Fiat 500 review for a more detailed look.